The Minor in Education is for students who wish to …

  • Investigate current policy directions, including charter schools and vouchers, school reform models, and private initiatives. 
  • Be more fully informed about persistent educational issues and current debates. 
  • Learn how schools came to be what they are and the role of schools in a democratic society. 
  • Work in schools and other educational settings (e.g., museums and community-based programs, nonprofits, and governmental organizations). 
  • Explore professions in education, particularly the diversity of professional opportunities, including teaching. 

What is included in the Minor in Education?

A sequence of five courses, one of which must come from the College of Arts and Sciences. All students take the required Education Capstone course. 

How do I declare the Minor in Education?

The Minor in Education can be declared by meeting with any academic advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences or with the Undergraduate Advising team in the School of Education as early as your first semester on campus.